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Cambium: Origin, Duration and Function (With Diagrams) | Botany

Let us learn about Cambium. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Origin of Cambium 2. Fascicular and Inter-fascicular Cambium 3. Duration 4. Functions 5. Structure 6. Cell Division 7. Thickening in Palms. Origin of Cambium: The primary vascular skeleton is built up by the maturing of the cells of the procambium strands to form xylem and phloem. [...]

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Anatomy of the Phylloclade (With Diagram) | Botany

Let us learn about Anatomy of the Phylloclade. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Introduction to Anatomy of the Phylloclade 2. Anatomy of the Phylloclade of Cocoloba 3. Anatomy of the Phylloclade of Ruscus. Introduction to Anatomy of the Phylloclade: Numerous stems are specialized for photosynthesis and take the place of leaves in the manufacture of carbohydrates. [...]

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Secondary Xylem and Phloem in Conifers | Botany

Let us learn about Secondary Xylem and Phloem in Conifers. Secondary Xylem (Wood): The xylem of gymnosperms is generally simpler and more homogeneous than that of angiosperms. The chief distinction between the two kinds of wood is the absence of vessels in the gymnosperms (except in Gnetales) and their presence in most angiosperms. The gymnosperm wood possesses a small amount [...]

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